Colorado’s rise to the Top 25 for the first time this season marks a major milestone for Deion Sanders and his team. The Buffaloes clinched bowl eligibility for the first time since 2020. 34-23 victory over CincinnatiIt moved them up to 23rd in the Associated Press poll. The feat is notable not only because it marked Sanders’ first appearance in Colorado since early the previous season, but because it underscores the Buffaloes’ remarkable comeback, winning five of their final six games to a 6-2 record.

Sanders, in his characteristically frank style, expressed his indifference about the rankings: I tell journalists“Please don’t line us up…we’d rather be in the background in the dark, just chilling.” Despite his comments, Colorado’s performance attracted national attention, and they joined three other Big 12 teams in the Top 25, highlighting the conference’s competitive environment.

Meanwhile, on the college football scene, Miami’s rise to No. 5 represents its highest ranking since 2017. Led by Heisman hopeful Cam Ward, the Hurricanes remained undefeated at 8-0 following the victory over Florida State and moved into the top five in the final five games. For the first time since last December. The Southeastern Conference witnessed a shift as Texas dropped to No. 6 after a close win over Vanderbilt; This marks the first time this season that the SEC has only one team in the top five.

Notre Dame mounted a remarkable comeback, moving up to No. 8 after a dominant 51-14 win over Navy and moving into the top 10 for the first time since the Week 2 loss. Other notable teams, including BYU and Texas A&M, remain in the top 10, an indication of the ongoing changes in college football rankings. The Big Ten conference continues to hold the top spot for the fourth consecutive week, as Oregon, Georgia, Penn State and Ohio State round out the top four.

Colorado’s ranking highlights the success of Sanders’ leadership, setting the Buffaloes up for a season full of promise and a chance to continue proving themselves in Big 12 competition

Week 10 College Football AP Top 25 Poll

1.Oregon

2. Georgia

3. Penn State

4.Ohio State

5.Miami

6. Texas

7.Tennesse

8. Notre-Dame

9. BYU

10. Texas A&M

11. Clemson

12. Iowa State

13. Indiana

14.Alabama

15. Boise State

16.LSU

17.Kansas State

18.Pittsburgh

19. Ole Miss

20.SMU

21st Army

22.Washington State

23. Colorado

24.Illinois

25.Missouri